Sesame and Lillies Book Cover
Date
circa 1900
Credits
- John Ruskin Author
Format
- Book Cover 219
Type of Work
- Finished work 5481
Publishers
Techniques
- embossing 15
Locations Made
- United States 727
- Chicago 72
- Illinois 109
This early 1900s publication of Sesame and Lillies features an ornate silver embossed design. Unlike many elaborate book covers from the era which utilizes gold embossed design on a black ground, Sesame and Lillies stands out with its brown ground and silver embossing.
Organic line work forms a naturalistic border around the title, comprised of trees, lilies, and waves. Naturalistic letterforms and dashes help to embed the title within the design while negative space draws attention to it.